Senate Resolution No. 1739

BY: Senator MARTINS

HONORING Leyalanny Mata upon the occasion of her
designation as recipient of the Founder's Award by
HEARTS Port Washington on February 9, 2024

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve
the best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration
and cannot be sufficiently extolled; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Leyalanny
Mata upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Founder's
Award by HEARTS Port Washington, to be recognized at its Annual Red
Party on Friday, February 9, 2024, at the Polish American Hall in Port
Washington, New York; and

WHEREAS, Leyalanny Mata's passion for the performing arts was
inspired by her daughter, Aurora, who became interested in the arts at a
very early age, immersing her in the world of musical theater; and

WHEREAS, A dedicated mother, Leyalanny Mata never misses a show or
event, and is always looking for new ways to add value to the theater
experiences in the Port Washington community; she found herself focusing
on how to best serve the community-at-large and volunteered with local
groups and events including HEARTS PW and PortFest, Harborfest, Curtains
Up and serving as a board member for the annual Port Summer Show; and

WHEREAS, Truly devoted to her community, Leyalanny Mata spends her
time selling raffle tickets to benefit theater groups, bringing dinner
to show rehearsals or soliciting raffle prizes, and volunteering to read
with 1st and 2nd grade children; and

WHEREAS, Having moved to Port Washington six years ago, Leyalanny
Mata is a graduate of Vassar College and NYU School of Public Health;
she is an executive sales professional with deep experience in the areas
of logistics and insurance; and

WHEREAS, A lifelong entrepreneur, Leyalanny Mata has launched
several successful business ventures throughout her career, many with a
philanthropic purpose; most recently, she is executing a joint venture
with her daughter Aurora to bring snacks and smoothies to healthcare
professionals at St. Francis Hospital; and

WHEREAS, During her free time, Leyalanny Mata indulges in her love
of Dancing with the Stars and gives lots of love and attention to the
most recent addition to their family, Chops, her charming and cuddly
baby pig; and

WHEREAS, HEARTS (Helping Enrich the Arts of Port Washington) is an
independent, grassroots not-for-profit 501(c)3 community organization
whose mission is to add meaningful value to children's lives and their
community by supporting, promoting and enriching the arts in Port
Washington and its public schools; and

WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Leyalanny Mata has stood constant in
dignity, good grace, and humor; and

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an
individual for the benefit of others which Leyalanny Mata has displayed
throughout her life; and

WHEREAS, It has always been the objective of this Legislative Body
to honor and support those individuals who have displayed their
commitment to the betterment of their communities, and it is the intent
of this Legislative Body to inscribe upon its records, this tribute to
Leyalanny Mata, that future generations may know and appreciate her
admirable character, her many benevolent deeds, and the respect and
esteem in which she is held by her peers; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Leyalanny Mata upon the occasion of her designation as recipient
of the Founder's Award by HEARTS Port Washington on February 9, 2024;
and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Leyalanny Mata.